Vallejo man identified as man struck fatally on freeway

The Solano County Coroner's Office on Tuesday released the identification of the man who was fatally struck by multiple cars on the weekend.

Brian Payne, 65, of Vallejo was crossing a Vallejo freeway at the time of the accident.

According to the California Highway Patrol, a Vallejo man driving a Toyota Prius was traveling eastbound on Interstate 80, just past the Carquinez Bridge toll plaza at about 12:35 a.m. Sunday, when he suddenly saw a man with a cane wearing all dark clothing running across the freeway.

The driver attempted to brake, but still struck the pedestrian, who was crossing right in front of his car, the CHP added.

After that collision, several more vehicles ran over the pedestrian and two of those drivers stopped at the scene, while others did not, the CHP said.

No negligence was found on the Toyota Prius driver's part, CHP Officer Rick Weaver said.